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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8524.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

2-34-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Kurnakovite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Austinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kurnakovite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Kurnakovite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.